ALUMNI WEEKEND 2021
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE SATURDAY 24
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FRIDAY 23
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6:00PM
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION VIDEO
7:00PM
THE SFU ALUMNI TRIVIA CHALLENGE
8:00PM
GHOST STORIES WITH DR. WEIXEL
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY 25
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9:00AM
COFFEE AND YOGA FROM AMBIALET, FRANCE
10:00AM
ALUMNI MEMORIAL MASS
ALUMNI PRAYER SERVICE IN THE OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES: “ALEXA, CAN I PROTECT MYSELF IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY?” WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
TALKING THEATRE WITH BONNIE AND LANCE RED F-L-A-S-H BINGO
7:00PM
THE FIRST EVER ALUMNI ESPORTS TOURNAMENT: ROCKET LEAGUE
7:00PM
THE FIRST EVER ALUMNI ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT
12:00PM
2:00PM
COOKING CLASS FROM THE NEW FRANKIE’S CAMPUS CLUB
TOUR OF THE MOUNT ASSISI GARDENS AND SCHWAB ESTATE
3:00PM
CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES: SCORSESE & DE NIRO: AN ELETRIFYING COLLABORATION
6:00PM
VIRTUAL WINE TASTING: PORCH POUNDERS AND SUMMERTIME SIPPERS
Event Types In the corner of every event box will be a circular icon representing how the events will be broadcasted. They will either be pre-recorded videos, streamed events, or live interactive events. Below are the three icons that represent each event and additional details.
Register by Monday, July 12, to purchase your Alumni Weekend 2021 shirt and have it arrive in time for the weekend!
These programs were recorded ahead of time, which means you can pause-and-play and enjoy on your own time once they’re released.
The events are live, but there will be no back-and-forth with the presenters; you can’t ask questions or engage in discussion.
Just like a streamed event, but with the opportunity to engage with the presenters and ask questions.
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50 Anniversary Celebration Video th
JULY RD 23
6:00PM
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We begin our virtual Alumni Weekend with a video from the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D., President of Saint Francis University, honoring the Classes of 1970 and 1971 and congratulating them on their milestone 50th anniversary. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in person this fall at Homecoming! #SFU50thAnniversary
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The SFU Alumni Trivia Challenge
Ghost Stories with Dr. Kirk Weixel
Gather your team and see if you know your “alma mater among the pines” as well as you think you do! Hosted by Director of Alumni Engagement Eric Horell ’13, this online trivia competition will test your knowledge of all things SFU and its nearly 175 years of history. The winning team will win one-of-a-kind Saint Francis prizes and bragging rights as the undisputed Alumni Trivia Champs!
Gather your family around the campfire for s’mores and ghost stories with professor emeritus and beloved raconteur Dr. Kirk Weixel. Gathered over the years (and many told to him by alumni), Dr. Weixel will spin tales ranging from infamous local legends to spooky accounts from halfway around the world.
7:00PM
#SFUAlumniTrivia
8:00PM
#SFUGhostStories
Be sure to download the Kahoot! app ahead of time.
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The Alumni Association Annual Meeting 10:00AM
JULY TH 24
Alumni Prayer Service in the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto 11:00AM
The past year has been a tumultuous one, but the Alumni Association remains strong! Join President Sharon Hoffman ’80 and the Board of Directors for the annual Alumni Association meeting for an update on the past year and a discussion about where we’re going from here.
Every year we fondly remember those of our alumni family who have gone before us, and this year we will honor all of those who have left us since our last prayer service in July of 2019. Recorded on campus at the beautiful Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, join us for the return of this moving tradition.
#SFUAlumniAssociation
#SFUPrayerService
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Classes without Quizzes “Alexa, can I protect myself in a digital society?” Why you should care
12:00PM Computer science professor and alumnus Dr. Jim Lantzy ’85 will provide a coaching session focused on tips, tricks, and an engaging discussion on some how-to’s and approaches so we can embrace (with eyes wide open) our rapidly scaling world full of digital assistants, super computers we place in our pockets, and the internet of things. #SFUClassesWithoutQuizzes
Talking Theatre
with Bonnie & Lance 1:00PM
Please welcome our newest theatre director, Dr. Lance Mekeel! Tune in for a back-and-forth conversation with Bonnie Resinski and Lance as the two discuss the past, present, and future of theatre at Saint Francis University. #SFUTheatre
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RED F-L-A-S-H Bingo
The First Ever
Alumni Esports Tournament: Rocket League
2:00PM
7:00PM
The Student Life tradition you remember and with the same great prizes, too! The link shared at the beginning of this program can be used by everyone in your home, and once they click on it a randomly assigned bingo card will appear just for them, making a fun event for the whole family!
Start your engines! Esports have taken off at Saint Francis, and it’s time our alumni got in on the fun. A 3-vs-3 tournament will determine which alumni team can claim to be Red Flash Rocket League champs and win one-of-a-kind prizes! From single players to readymade teams of three, all are welcome. The tournament bracket and other details will be set up the week of July 18th.
#SFUBingo
#SFUAlumniEsports
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No, there aren’t millions of dollars on the line, but the title of “Alumni Weekend 2021 Poker Champion” is up for grabs! Play for as long as you can at a series of virtual poker tables and see how far your skill (and more than a little luck) will take you. This tournament will be a blast for all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never played a hand in your life! Table assignments and links will be sent the week of July 18th.
#SFUAlumniPoker
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Coffee & Yoga from Ambialet, France 9:00AM
It might be mid-afternoon in France, but it’ll be the morning here when Eric Sepich ’11, Director of Ambialet Programs and certified yoga instructor, guides all attendees through a gentle stretch routine live from our site in Ambialet, France. Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and get moving for another day of Alumni Weekend events.
JULY TH 25
Alumni Memorial Mass 10:00AM
Celebrate the bonds of faith that bring us together no matter where we are. Fr. Malachi will lead our annual tradition of coming together to celebrate Mass as an alumni family. #SFUAlumniMass
#SFUAlumniYoga
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Cooking Class
Tour of the Mount Assisi Gardens and Schwab Estate
12:00PM
2:00PM
Get a “taste” of the new Frankie’s through this cooking class hosted by our own Executive Sous Chef Chris Haraburda. A list of ingredients and general instructions will be sent to all registrants the week before Alumni Weekend. Follow along at home at your own pace as Chef Chris helps prepare your next Sunday dinner.
You’ve never been on a tour of the gardens like this! Join Bro. Shamus McGrenra, T.O.R. ’72 and accompanying Franciscan Friars as they take you through the beauty and history of the former Schwab Estate gardens and mansion, now Mount Assisi and home of the Sacred Heart Province. For history buffs and art fans alike, this video tour will leave you excited to return to campus and visit this gem just across the street.
from the New Frankie’s Campus Club
#SFUAlumniCooking
#SFUMountAssisiGardenTour
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Classes Without Quizzes Scorsese & De Niro: An Electrifying Collaboration
3:00PM
For nearly 50 years, director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro have defined a genre in commercial filmmaking with their dark, gritty, and violent portrayals of urban life (Mean Streets, Taxi Driver), professional sports (Raging Bull), and organized crime (GoodFellas, Casino, The Irishman). But these searing and unsparing collaborations are equally recognizable for dark humor (The King of Comedy) and astonishing convergences of cinematic craftsmanship and popular music. Join film historian Max Alvarez for this electrifying multimedia tribute to a director/ actor team unsurpassed in Hollywood history. #SFUClassesWithoutQuizzes
Virtual Wine Tasting: Porch Pounders and Summertime Sippers
6:00PM
Phil Tartaglione ’74 returns to close out Alumni Weekend with a selection of wines perfect for a lazy July Sunday evening. “Porch pounder” is an industry term used to describe a wine that you can pour while sitting outside on your porch or patio with friends and family, music playing in the background… a wine that doesn’t need great levels of contemplation. Pour, drink, and repeat! We are once again partnering with online retailer Wines ’Til Sold Out, who will sell and package all the wines for this virtual tasting through the private link wtso.com/stfrancis. #SFUWineTasting
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Social Media Challenge These are events that you do on your own with friends! You’ll be challenged to take part in an activity and then share a selfie or post to social media letting our Red Flash Family know that you did it.
Alumni Service Projects
Alumni Weekend Selfies Composite
Our alumni serve not just Saint Francis University, but also their hometowns. During the week leading up to Alumni Weekend 2021 we encourage all alumni to give back to their respective communities and share the good they’re doing on social media. We want to see all of the ways our alumni are making the world a better place!
Share photos and selfies throughout the weekend, and send your photos to sfu-alumni-office@ francis.edu with the subject line “Alumni Weekend 2021 Selfie”! And don’t forget to download our special Alumni Weekend selfie sign at francis.edu/alumni-weekend!
#SFUAlumniServe
#SFUAlumniWeekend
Fr. Bede Fitness & Fun Walk It’s a tradition on Saturday mornings during Alumni Weekend to take a walk in honor of Fr. Bede Hines, T.O.R. ’43, beloved professor and track coach. Start your Saturday right with a run or walk in your area! Whether you’re running your own half marathon or taking a stroll around the neighborhood, be sure to post a selfie to social media (as well as a screenshot of your route, if using a jogging app).
#SFUFatherBedeWalk
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